Best Treatments For Lentigines

Lentigines, commonly known as age spots or liver spots, are flat brown or black marks that appear on sun-exposed areas like the face, hands, shoulders, and arms. Unlike freckles, they do not fade with reduced sun exposure and typically develop with age or UV damage—making the skin appear uneven or aged.

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Lighten Age Spots and Reclaim Even Skin Tone

We treat lentigines using advanced therapies like IPL (Intense Pulsed Light), fractional laser, and targeted chemical peels to lift pigmentation and renew the skin’s surface. These treatments visibly reduce age spots while protecting healthy surrounding skin.

What to Expect from Treatment for Lentigines at Kovak Cosmetic Center

Immediately After Treatment

Lentigines may temporarily darken after treatment as pigmented cells are drawn to the surface. Some mild redness or swelling is normal and resolves quickly.

✓ Early activation of pigment clearance
✓ Smoother texture and brighter appearance
✓ No downtime in most cases

1 to 3 Weeks

Darkened spots begin to flake off or gradually fade. The treated skin appears more even in tone, and hyperpigmented areas become less visible.

✓ Visible reduction in lentigines
✓ Improved skin tone uniformity
✓ Healthier, refreshed skin surface

1 to 2 Months

Skin continues to renew itself with fewer signs of discoloration. Treated areas blend naturally into surrounding skin, with ongoing brightening and smoothing.

✓ Continued fading of remaining pigmentation
✓ Restored clarity and luminosity
✓ More youthful overall appearance

3 to 6 Months

With consistent sun protection and occasional maintenance, results can be preserved long-term. Preventive skincare helps stop new spots from forming.

✓ Long-term suppression of age spots
✓ Consistently even, radiant complexion
✓ Reduced risk of pigment recurrence

Frequently Asked Questions About Lentigines

They are caused primarily by cumulative sun exposure over time, which triggers excess melanin production in certain skin cells.
No, they are benign. However, any sudden change in appearance should be evaluated by a professional to rule out other conditions.
Lentigines are usually darker, don’t fade with less sun, and appear later in life. Freckles lighten with less sun, and melasma tends to appear in patches with hormonal influence.
Laser and IPL therapies are the gold standards. Chemical peels and brightening topicals can also help lighten the spots gradually.
With proper skincare and sun protection, results can last for years. However, ongoing UV exposure may lead to new spots.
Treated spots usually don’t return, but new ones may form without consistent sun protection.
Most treatments involve little to no downtime. Mild redness or flaking may occur depending on the method used.
Yes, although they are more common in lighter skin types, people of all tones can develop them with enough sun exposure.
Daily use of broad-spectrum SPF, antioxidants like vitamin C, and pigment inhibitors can help prevent future discoloration.
Most patients see improvement after 1–3 sessions depending on severity, skin type, and chosen treatment method.
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